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E. H. DAVIES.. I am trying to locate information on E.H.
Davies who may have served on either HMS King George V, HMS Jervis or HMS
Penelope during WWII. I inherited oil paintings of these ships
painted by him for my grandfather, Geoff Davies (who I believe served with
him, I don't think they were related). Unfortunately, my grandfather
died 20 years ago and I have no further information except that I remember
him saying he served on the Arctic convoys going to Murmansk. I
would greatly appreciate any information about either man. Contact
Here
WILLIAM RAINBOW / WILLIAM RANDAL.. I am after information
concerning two crew members on King George V. William Rainbow and
William Randal / Randall / Rhandal. They would have visited Sydney
possibly between 1942 and 1944. Contact
here 
DAVID
CAMPBELL RICAHRDSON.. I'm looking for information or anyone
who remembers my grandfather (pictured right) who was a Chief Petty
Officer and served as a cook on board King George V for most of the war
CLIFFORD CADMAN.. I'm looking for crew information. My
father Clifford Cadman served on the ship and I would welcome
information on him or his comrades. Regards John Cadman.
contact here
FREDRICK CLARK... I am trying to trace my family history and I
am led to believe that a brother of my grandfather served on the KGV.
His name was / or is Fredrick Clark he was born in Deptford England and
moved to Western Australia
in 1927 with his family. My grand farther believes that he can remember
seeing him at a naval base in Victoria, Australia during WW2. I
understand that the information may be vague but it has been over 50
years since any one has seen him, if you could contact me if the name
rings a bell or you can confirm that the KGV visited Victoria darning
WW2 it would be greatly appreciated. Jason Clark contact
here
I am the
Publicity Manager for King George's Fund for Sailors - the
seafarers'
Charity founded by King George V in 1917.
I am anxious to trace
any
surviving crew members as we have been donated
the copyright of a
picture
painted showing the ship going into action against the Bismarck and
it
would be great if we could obtain autographs.
Any help will be very much
appreciated.
George
Maskell.
contact here
CAPTAIN ALLEN...... It has been
fascinating to explore the history of the "KG V", a ship my
great uncle captained during the chase on the Bismarck. Our family
has an extract of some of Uncle Wilfred's experiences at the time of the D
Day landings; mostly his time aboard the KG V remains unreported as far as
family letters
go. So if this reaches anyone who knew him in command, comments would be
appreciated. Regards, Bill Allen (Wm.R.P.Allen)
bill.allen@cplpetroleum.co.uk
DAVID
McCASH.. Picture of David McCash when he served on HMS King George
V. He also served on HMS Revenge. Any information contact Dean at eagle1@rideau.net
ABLE SEAMAN JOHN BAKER... I wondered if anyone out there served on
the King George V during the time she was in +Tokyo Bay. My name is Able
Seaman John Baker. It would be great to hear from anyone who remembers
the goodwill visit march through Melbourne and taking the Duke of
Gloucester and his family to Hobart. Contact me at buchan@ntlworld.com
NORMAN FIELDHOUSE... My grandfather served on HMS King George V
and took many photographs of the crew and ship which are still in the
family. I am trying to find out if there is a crew list available for me
to look at, so I can see exactly what he did while serving.
Unfortunately, he died a few years ago, and I am now trying to find out
as much as I can about life aboard the ship. Contact me at andrew@sheard.tv
ERIC GORDON. My father Eric Gordon, I think his nickname was
Flash, served on the King George V at the time the Bismarck was
sunk. He is now 85 years old and still very much alive and able to
recall these days.... Mary Crisp. mary.treu@bt.com
AB RON GAZZANIGA: My brother served on HMS King George V in
the Pacific 1943 onwards. He passed away in 2001. Does anyone old
shipmates remember him. contact Peter Gazzaniga at gazbo@tiscali.co.uk
THOMAS SCOTT: My Grandad was a Royal marine who served on
HMS Duke of York and HMS King George V in Oct / Nov 1941. I would love
to hear from someone who may remember him. contact donna@mibncw.demon.co.uk
WILLIAM BILL WAY.. My father in law was one of many
Newfoundlanders who served on HMS King George V from 1941-1943. If
anyone remembers him or any other Newfoundlander who served at that time
please contact me at Waystogo@3web.net
GEORGE MONK. Anyone who knew George
Monk can contact neil.wilson@halliburton.com
JAMES DUSTY MILLER Can you help, We are trying to piece
together the Royal navy career of my husbands grandfather (now deceased)
We have a cap band of HMS King George V. His name was James Dusty
Miller. If you know of him please let us know. at Legdramaq@aol.com
thank you
LESLIE PRICE We are trying to piece together the naval career
of Leslie Price. We believe he joined HMS King George V at Scapa Flow,
from King Alfred, just after the sinking of the Bismarck, with the rank of
Lieutenant Commander. He is my grandfather and this information is all we
have managed to ascertain. He is celebrating his 90th birthday this year
and I am trying to find out about him for our family history. Please
e-mail Jacqueline Golding (nee Price) on chuffs@tinyworld.co.uk
RAYMOND WILLIAM HISCOCK... Served on HMS king George V. joined 11th Feb.
1943 - 15th December 1943,as a O Seaman. 16th December 1943 to 26th April
1946 as a A.B Seaman. Unfortunately he passed away 5th January
1998. Notice displayed by Alan Hiscock at ahisco@supanet.com
JAMES MATTHEW NICHOLLS, My uncle served on HMS King George V at
the time of the Battle with Bismarck. he was awarded a DSM along with
another chap for removing a live shell from near the magazine. he was
mentioned in dispatches and the commendation was listed in the London
illustrated news. Do you have any details of this event? and who was the
other chap. I think my Uncle "Jimmy" may still be alive and
living near Catford London SE6. But I am unable to find him. Can anyone
help me. contact James Nicholls at james@runic.fsnet.co.uk
WILLIAM NORRIS served on
HMS King George V as a
stoker. Originally from Manchester & known as Bud at the time he was
on the
ship, he is now nearing his 80th birthday. I would love to hear from
anyone who can remember my father. Contact Ray Norris at
crab33@ntlworld.com
Albert Bamber from Preston
served on the KGV in WW2. If anyone remembers him or has more
photos please contact albamber@hotmail.com
SAMSON
HOLMAN.. My
dad Samson Holman was a crew member on the King George V during
the sinking of the Bismarck. He came from Beaulieu in Hampshire.
He met and married my mum in Liverpool. I have included a
photo of my dad who died in 1999 i have many more Including photos
of the sinking of the Bismarck taken from the KG V and
certificates printed on board the KGV about how they sunk the
Bismarck.
